DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM
DRIP SYSTEM
DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Drip irrigation or trickle irrigation is a type of micro-irrigation system that has the potential to save water and nutrients by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either from above the soil surface or buried below the surface. The goal is to place water directly into the root zone and minimize evaporation. Drip irrigation systems distribute water through a network of valves, pipes, tubing, and emitters. Depending on how well designed, installed, maintained, and operated it is, a drip irrigation system can be more efficient than other types of irrigation systems, such as surface irrigation or sprinkler irrigation.
DRIP IRRIGATION
BENEFITS OF DRIP IRRIGATION
Drip irrigation is a water delivery system that delivers water directly to the root zone of plants, and it has many benefits, including:
- Water conservation: Drip irrigation can save up to 70% of the water used in traditional irrigation and sprinklers.
- Improved plant health: Drip irrigation can help prevent disease by minimizing water contact with the leaves, stems, and fruit of plants. It can also help prevent mildew on leaves.
- Increased crop yield: Drip irrigation can increase yield by up to 230%.
- Reduced labor costs: Drip irrigation systems require very little labor to operate, allowing farmers to focus on other tasks.
- Fertilizer efficiency: Drip irrigation can increase fertilizer use efficiency by 30%.
- Reduced weed growth: Drip irrigation allows the rows between plants to remain dry, improving access and reducing weed growth.
- Minimized soil erosion: Drip irrigation can help minimize soil erosion.
- Uniform distribution of water: Drip irrigation has a high application uniformity, usually over 90%.
- Eliminates water loss from wind: Drip irrigation eliminates water loss from wind.
